Year: 2010
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This paper discusses empirical research into the familiarity of older and younger adults with contemporary electronic devices. Prior research into the field of intuitive interaction is examined, and the links between experience, familiarity and intuitive interaction are highlighted. An experiment is presented which investigated the differences in familiarity between older and younger adults. Overall the results suggest a negative relationship between age and familiarity, but exceptions to the rule are also demonstrated. This shows that age is not a determinant of familiarity, but it is often associated with a lower level of familiarity. This research also shows that older adults show verbal cues for familiarity far less frequently than younger adults, yet still display familiarity during task execution. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Source: Proceedings of DRS
DOI: 10.21606/drs.2008.70
Authors: Simon Lawry, Vesna Popovic, Alethea Blackler
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W67516430